Hi, I am new to cruising, my family and I are going on a 7 day Western Caribbean cruise on April 13th on the Carnival Valor. We booked 2 guaranteed run of the ship cabins and we didn't think we would get our cabins assigned until we got to the ship but when we got our confirmation papers from the TA it said our cabins were assigned #1053 and #1049, is anyone familiar with the panoramic deck and what can we expect, also any other info about the cruise and ship would be great, my husband and I are travelling with our 3 boys age 16,13,12 and also another family with 3 boys the same age, we can't wait.

I just read your post lol.....I just asked the same question...about the Panorama deck...I did not see yours...I have sailed several time and I always go to the upper levels but I have never been that high before so I am interested too. I have never been on the Valor either but I have read alot of reviews and they are all great..

I am sailing May 18 and cant wait. I love it, hope you have a great time.

The upgrade fairy has given you a visit! For an IS guarantee you did pretty well. We stayed on the Lido deck right below your deck on the Valor's sistership, Carnival Freedom. You are very close to all the action and can walk right out onto the Lido deck for the pools, lounge chairs, entertainment, and Lido buffet! Also a short walk to the front of the ship to see out from two decks above the Bridge, an area most folks don't know about (great for sail away!). You have a very convenient location with elevators nearby as well. For an inside cabin, you can't get much better

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I did read your review and it was great, thank you for all the useful info. If you have any other info for me that would be great. It sounds like I should bring an extension cord and plug and did you bring a cooler on board to keep your refreshments cool? Hopefully we get great service in the dining room as there will be 4 adults and 6 teenage boys I'm not sure if the boys will be eating with us each night, they certainly can if they would like but they can pretty much eat whatever they want seeings we are on vacation and there is so many options to choose from I will not care if they do not want to eat in the dining room with us

It turns one outlet into three without the cord that takes up space in the suitcase!! You can also find them at other stores for as little as $2. (sorry I do not know how to post a picture)

Cooler ... We do not take a cooler. You can always ask your room steward to empty out the mini fridge for your personal use. I can see how a fold-up cooler could be nice for trips to the beach.[/img]

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We were on the Valor with a cabin on the panorama deck and we loved it.
We loved our cabin location, no noise at night...near the pool. The Valor is a great ship. It was the best vacation we ever had. We did not take our boys since were away at school..boy were they mad at us. There is alot for the kids to do.